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STH 12/PX 12 vs. STH 14/PX 14

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Tronic
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So i'm gonna get either some STH's or PX's for this next season but I can't decide if I should go with a 12 or 14 Din pair.

6ft
180lbs
50% park/50% All mountain. *Hit most jumps, but not too many rails.
Pretty aggressive, but not an expert yet.
Unfortunately, only get to hit the slopes about 10 days per year so long term durability is not much of an issue.
Gonna be mounted on '07/'08 El Reys. * I know not the best things out there, but for the amount of time I get to ski, they will make do.

Also, If anyone wants to direct me to a good sale on either of these, post it up.

Thanks.






Sep 29 2008 9:58AM
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buchanan.
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what do you normaly ride your din at?
Sep 29 2008 1:23PM
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Campeador
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both will probably be fine, I'd go with STH over PX though.
Sep 29 2008 1:40PM
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Tronic
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8 - 9.

The reason i'm contemplating between the 12's and 14's is because the 12's are a dime a dozen while the 14's a little harder to get a hold of. Even if I bump it up to a 10 for this season, I should be fine in 12's right? or am I asking for trouble.
Sep 29 2008 1:46PM
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Campeador
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I'm 5'10, 145 pounds. I ride my FKS 120s at 10 and they've held up fine. STH 14s have beefier construction but for the type of skiing that you do the 12s will be fine.
Sep 29 2008 2:42PM
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jdec45
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I agree with most just get something in the 12's and save some money.
Sep 29 2008 4:23PM
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Lemuel
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if you are skiing only 10 days a season then the 12s are fine
Sep 29 2008 5:08PM
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Peter.
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if i'm not mistaken, the STH series are a lot lighter then the PX series

could be wrong though
Sep 29 2008 5:27PM
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Ben.
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save some money and get the 12s. youll be fine
Sep 29 2008 7:49PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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That's all there is to it.
A 14 might increase resale, but on El Rays I doubt it will make that much of a difference.
Sep 29 2008 7:51PM
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LC.
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Even if you bump your DIN up to 12, you're fine. The dont-max-out-your-din thing is a complete myth.
Sep 29 2008 8:16PM
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Tronic
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Ok thanks for all the info.

As far as PX 12's, what are the differences between Lifters, Jibs and Fluids? The tech. specs all looked relatively the same so I didn't know.
Sep 30 2008 1:47AM
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Ben.
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lifters have lifters (higher off the ski). jibs are lower down. idk what the fuck fluids are....


i would go jibs though. they have a lightly smaller surface area too for better ski flex, and the lower mounting will be better on rails
Sep 30 2008 2:02AM
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